Council members were asked to introduce themselves, sharing their name, grade, program and favorite Compass moment so far this school year:

Alexis Gordon: 7th grade, Online Program. 

Cricht Ruediger: 2nd grade, Online Program.

Aure Ruediger: 4th grade, Online Program.

Avery Stansburyz: 5th Grade, Online Program.

Jasmine Del Rey: 5th Grade, Online Program. 

Elizabeth Christopher: 10th Grade, Online Program.

KristiLynn Effie: 9th Grade, Online Program.

Lyric Hearne-Hooker: 9th Grade, Online Program.

Maryam Zorba: 7th Grade, Online Program.

Michael Effie: 10th Grade, Online Program. 

Kate Vreeman: 6th Grade, Options Program.

Vania Linares: 11th Grade, Online Program.

Member bios can also be found online at https://www.compasscharters.org/about-us/scholar-leadership-council/.

After discussion, it was agreed that the Scholar Leadership Council will meet the second Wednesday of the month at 3 pm. In the event that there are no agenda items, a Council meeting will be cancelled after consultation between the Superintendent & CEO and Council Chair. Election of officers, Chair, Vice Chair and Secretary, will occur at the next regularly-scheduled meeting.

No public comment.

Mr. Lewis shared that we operate in 17 counties across central and southern California and started the year with a little over 1,200 scholars and now have 1,474 scholars enrolled. Compass is still growing, with prospective scholars working to join the family. There have been a few changes this year, including the return of ParentSquare for communication. He also shared that we are half-way through the first semester, and recently finished Parent/Teacher Conferences. We are also working on charter renewals, for both CCS of Fresno (Public Hearing tonight) and CCS of Los Angeles.

Mr. Lewis reviewed the council charge and opened the floor for discussion. This is the second year of operation for the Scholar Leadership Council, to be the eyes and ears of scholars at Compass and share the good, bad, and ugly to talk about suggestions and ways to make improvements to the Compass experience for scholars. Members represent over 1,400 scholars. 

• Alexis Gordon shared that last year she felt that we were truly heard.
• Aure Ruediger thanked Compass for the opportunity to serve.
• Kate Vreemen mentioned that she did not have any feedback, but does love Compass!
• KristiLynn Effie thanked Compass for letting her be part of the Scholar Leadership Council. While she does not have anything to say right now, she is sure she will as more meetings come.
• Lyric Hearne-Hooker said she did not have anything to share yet, but is thankful for the opportunity to participate.
• Maryam Zorba said she hopes this school year is as great as last years and we make just as much improvement!
• Michael Effie shared that he did not have feedback today, but is excited to see where to upcoming year takes us, and try to take notice of what could be better.
• Vania Linares welcomed all of our new members, and noticed that this Council is already bigger than last year's, and, therefore, already has a higher chance of improving scholar experience!

The next meeting of the Scholar Leadership Council will be Wednesday, December 12 at 3 pm. Reminder to Council members on homework, elections, and more.